kitchen

Do-It-Yourself projects are not my thing. I like the idea of being crafty, but let’s face it, I don’t do crafty well. For me to attempt and complete a project it has to be super easy, just a few pieces involved, and cheap to make. Creating a cake stand from a plate and candlestick fits…

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 29 years and have four children ranging in age from 13 to 24. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading and studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

For his sixth birthday party last weekend my youngest requested chocolate cupcakes with white icing. My mother was the baker and happily obliged. That is until we had a mini-crisis–she could not find her special buttercream icing recipe. Only an hour from party time, Mother pulled out an icing recipe from days gone by…7 Minute…

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 29 years and have four children ranging in age from 13 to 24. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading and studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

My God brought me out of a pit of my own creation and blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. I am a second wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four. I work part-time for a market research company and full-time as chauffeur, chef, and cheerleader to the children. I am active in my church home, where I teach a women's Sunday school class and facilitate bible studies. I enjoy volunteering. I write children's stories and have been rejected by some of the most renowned publishing companies in America. My daughter tells me Dr. Seuss was rejected on 17 submissions so I still have a way to go.

Quick and easy, these scalloped potatoes are a marvelous side dish. My personal favorite is pairing the potatoes with either grilled beef or chicken. Since there is no milk or cream, butter bastes the potatoes as they cook for a yummy flavor. 9 x 13 baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray 1 Idaho potato…

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 29 years and have four children ranging in age from 13 to 24. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading and studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

* Affiliate links included. I recently purchased a new cookbook, and I am loving it! Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day lives up to its title. The bread is crusty on the outside and succulent on the inside, and it truly takes only 5 minutes to make! Co-authors Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois have…

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Molly Evert is a wife and homeschooling mom to 6 kids, who range in age from 2 to 18. She runs an educational website, My Audio School (http://www.myaudioschool.com), providing access to the best in children's audio literature. She also blogs at CounterCultural Mom (http://www.counterculturalmom.com) and CounterCultural School (http://www.counterculturalschool.com).

My grandma and mom have used this recipe and now I use it in my home. Heat griddle to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, add together 2 cups of Bisquick, 2 eggs, and 1 cup of milk. I use a whisk to mix, eliminating any lumps from the batter. Pour batter on the…

While I’m certainly no Julie of Julia and Julie movie fame, I do enjoy cooking my way through a fun cookbook. My latest venture is Weight Watchers From Pantry to Plate picked up for $1.50 in excellent condition at Goodwill a month ago. Not one to leave well enough alone, I adapted the Cucumber-Orange Salad…

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 29 years and have four children ranging in age from 13 to 24. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading and studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

Spring grilling season is underway and one of my favorite side dishes is dressed-up canned baked beans. There isn’t a recipe per say–just a few tips and ideas for you to create your own bean masterpiece. Pour the canned beans into a baking dish. No need for a bowl, just mix it in the dish….

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 29 years and have four children ranging in age from 13 to 24. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading and studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

Once-A-Month Cooking: A Proven System for Spending Less Time in the Kitchen & Enjoying Delicious, Homemade Once-a-Month Cooking by Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth Lagerborg. A time-saving, budget-stretching cookbook to prepare delicious meals. This is the book I started with years ago. Shopping lists are included. Two-week cooking plans as well as full 30-day menus. Light…

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Lori Lauth is a stay-at-home mother of three children. She has been married 17 years. Before motherhood, Lori was a successful career woman. She mentors, teaches, and encourages ladies in her community.

30-Day Freezer Cooking: Getting Started–Episode 1 Looking for a way to save time and money? Join Lori Lauth as she explains 30-day freezer cooking. Lori discusses the three basic methods of 30-day cooking, her favorite resource cookbooks, benefits, and costs involved. This is podcast 1 in MMCW’s series on 30-day cooking. To access, click SELECT…

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Lori Lauth is a stay-at-home mother of three children. She has been married 17 years. Before motherhood, Lori was a successful career woman. She mentors, teaches, and encourages ladies in her community.